Gloria Miller Beadles

Dark Days @ Crenshaw House Gloria Miller Beadles

Dark Days @ Crenshaw House is historical fiction based on John Hart Crenshaw and his family home now known as the Old Slave House in Gallatin County, Illinois. He owned slaves who labored at the salt works on the Saline River. Crenshaw was accused but never convicted of slave trading and breeding. Two couples, friends since college, plan a weekend getaway at a rural bed and breakfast. The "dark days" of Crenshaw House both past and present are uncovered. It is a story about the history of people and places from the 1800's until present day and a warning about unscrupulous websites that can ruin lives. Readers will learn about slavery, natural landforms such as the Saline River, Cave-in-Rock, and Garden of the Gods. The mystery lover will enjoy the venture to uncover the truth of past and present secrets. Everyone will benefit from the warning about internet predators. Secrets revealed, a crime stopped, and a glimpse into the past make Dark Days @ Crenshaw House educational and entertaining.